A military band is to take to the stage in Bedworth to help the war on leukaemia.

The Band of the Irish Guards will join members of Atherstone Choral Society at the Civic Hall on Sunday, July 6, for a charity concert.

A raffle will take place on the night and organisers expect to raise at least &#xA3;1,000.

John Richardson, spokesman for Atherstone Choral Society, said: "Already, a number of businesses and local organisations have pledged money and raffle prizes. The largest single donation so far has come from Atherstone Round Table, who have donated &#xA3;250."

Tickets for the concert range from &#xA3;5 to &#xA3;12 and are available from Terry Barber on 024 7638 7611 or the Civic Hall box office on 024 7637 6707.